Travel Top Fifty 2011

Monocle's annual Travel Top 50 introduces you to the world's best hoteliers and leading airlines, airports, operators and chefs. The awards are based on the hundreds of journeys made by the Monocle team over the past twelve months. Whether you're a traveler or contemplating a switch to a career in hospitality, we hope you'll find the results of our survey inspiring.

December 2011

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